Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P and Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 69/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 P and Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 68.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.3 23 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.2 12 | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 |
💧 Wet: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 P wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.3 for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
☀️ Dry: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 4.5 for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ContiSportContact 5 P or Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P ranks higher on average than the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P appears in 1 independent tests, Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →